Jicama (pronounced with a silent J) is my favorite snack! it’s crunchy, light, full of fiber, and refreshing.If you’re like me and crave a little crunch in the afternoon, then you will love this! A cup of raw, chopped jicama provides only 46 calories, 0g of fat, 6g of fiber, 2g of sugar, and 1 g of protein. This means it’s a perfect snack that won’t break your diet, and will leave you feeling full and satisfied from the fiber. The soluble fiber in jicama is inulin, which is a prebiotic food that stimulates the activity of healthy bacteria growth in the digestive system, which is needed if you are on a low-carb diet.
Directions:
You can purchase jicama whole (it looks like a large, round, white potato), or you can purchase it already chopped and peeled. If you buy the jicama whole, then rinse with cool water, pat-dry, peel with a veggie peeler, and chop! Can be cut in cubes or uniform sticks. A 1 lb jicama will yield 3 cups of chopped jicama. Then, drizzle with a fresh squeezed lemon or lime, and some salt and pepper to taste. If you like spicy, add chili powder for a kick. Try it out today and leave me feedback below!!
How to Store Jicama:
Jicama can be kept in a cool dark place for up to two weeks or up to three weeks if kept in the fridge. If you only use half of a jicama, peel it, and store pieces tightly wrapped in the fridge for up to one week.
Serving Ideas:
- Use as an addition to ceviche for added crunch and fiber
- Slice into matchsticks, lay on baking dish with olive oil, and make little jicama fries!
- Add to fresh spring salads
- Add to salsas
